The upcoming festive season will once again see thousands of motorists flock to holiday destinations all across the country. The roads will be at its fullest and that is where the accidents usually tend to happen.
The unfortunate truth is that it can still happen, despite your best efforts to avoid it. No driver wants to think about the possibility of being involved in a car crash. The numbers also don't lie, majority of road fatalities take place over the festive period. In 2021, the Western Cape reported 55 road fatalities over a period of seven days from 20 to 27 December.
Other than people getting to their holiday destinations, another reason why the roads are always full is due to everyone going from shop to shop and buying what they will be needing during the course of the month. In addition, people will also want to get home as quickly as possible and this could lead to them driving recklessly, and the knock-on effect of that is accidents.
Did you know?
Every year on the third Sunday of November, the world comes together to remember those who have lost their lives in road crashes. It is the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic victims on 20 November. Taking part in advanced or defensive driving courses provides you with a better understanding on what to do in certain situations.
Stay safe and be vigilant on the road this festive season with these helpful tips
It's best to be prepared in any event, and reacting quick enough might just save a life. Gumtree lists emergency numbers to have on speed dial when you're in need of assistance:
Police - 10111
Fire - 10177
Ambulance - 10177
Arrive Alive Call Centre - 0861 400 800
Emer-G-Med - 0861 007 911
Accident & Breakdown Towing - 0860 911 326
Netcare - 911 082 911
ER24 - 084 124
If you've been saving money throughout the year or your company is offering year-end or performance bonuses, use some of that to sort out potential wear and tear components or any issues you've not had the money for throughout the year. It can range from fitting a new battery to an annual service or even wiperblades.
Now that you’ve got the knowledge, it’s time to shop! Head to gumtree.co.za or your Gumtree app (click for Apple & Android), and don’t forget to use your location settings to find local property information close to home.
The unfortunate truth is that it can still happen, despite your best efforts to avoid it. No driver wants to think about the possibility of being involved in a car crash. The numbers also don't lie, majority of road fatalities take place over the festive period. In 2021, the Western Cape reported 55 road fatalities over a period of seven days from 20 to 27 December.
Other than people getting to their holiday destinations, another reason why the roads are always full is due to everyone going from shop to shop and buying what they will be needing during the course of the month. In addition, people will also want to get home as quickly as possible and this could lead to them driving recklessly, and the knock-on effect of that is accidents.
Did you know?
Every year on the third Sunday of November, the world comes together to remember those who have lost their lives in road crashes. It is the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic victims on 20 November. Taking part in advanced or defensive driving courses provides you with a better understanding on what to do in certain situations.
Stay safe and be vigilant on the road this festive season with these helpful tips
- Do not drink and drive.
- Obey the rules of the road and carry your (valid) driver’s licence with you.
- Avoid texting while driving.
- Try to avoid driving after dark if possible.
- Drive defensively - expect others to not be as obedient to the law as yourself.
It's best to be prepared in any event, and reacting quick enough might just save a life. Gumtree lists emergency numbers to have on speed dial when you're in need of assistance:
Police - 10111
Fire - 10177
Ambulance - 10177
Arrive Alive Call Centre - 0861 400 800
Emer-G-Med - 0861 007 911
Accident & Breakdown Towing - 0860 911 326
Netcare - 911 082 911
ER24 - 084 124
If you've been saving money throughout the year or your company is offering year-end or performance bonuses, use some of that to sort out potential wear and tear components or any issues you've not had the money for throughout the year. It can range from fitting a new battery to an annual service or even wiperblades.
Now that you’ve got the knowledge, it’s time to shop! Head to gumtree.co.za or your Gumtree app (click for Apple & Android), and don’t forget to use your location settings to find local property information close to home.
